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Thesaurus: commemoration
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
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Definitions
- n. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
- n. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
- n. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
- n. a recognition of meritorious service
- 1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event. This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. Abp. Tillotson. The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal commemoration. Burke. 2. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial. Commemoration day, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors of the University, at which time honorary degrees are conferred.
- n:100 n. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something